Cookie Policy
Understanding how we track and protect your browsing experience on elindorvia.com
Last Updated: January 2025
This policy explains our approach to data collection and browser tracking. We believe in transparency—you should know exactly what information we gather and why.
When you visit elindorvia.com, small text files get stored on your device. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help us remember your preferences and improve your experience. But here's the thing—we don't collect this data just because we can. There's always a reason.
Some tracking is necessary for the site to work properly. Other types help us understand which resources actually help our visitors prepare for budget audits. We never sell your browsing data, and we're not interested in tracking you across the internet.
What Are Tracking Technologies?
Tracking technologies include several methods—not just cookies. We use web beacons (tiny invisible images), local storage, and session identifiers. Each serves a specific function.
Cookies themselves come in different varieties. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser, while persistent ones stick around for months or even years. First-party cookies come directly from us; third-party cookies originate from external services we've embedded on our site.
When you download a course outline or watch a tutorial video, these technologies work behind the scenes. They remember where you left off, which lessons you've completed, and what resources you've found most useful. Without them, you'd need to start fresh every single visit.
Essential
These keep the site functional. They manage your login session, remember items in your course cart, and maintain security settings. You can't opt out of these—they're required for basic operation.
Functional
These remember your choices like language preference, video quality settings, or whether you prefer list view over grid view. They make your experience more personalized.
Analytical
We track which pages get visited most, where people spend time, and which learning paths work best. This helps us create better educational content and fix areas that confuse people.
Marketing
These track your interests to show relevant content. If you've been reading about financial reporting standards, we might highlight upcoming courses on that topic instead of unrelated subjects.
Course Progress Tracking
When you're halfway through a lesson on compliance documentation, we remember that. Next time you log in, you can pick up right where you stopped.
Content Improvement
If everyone leaves a particular page within seconds, that tells us something's wrong. Maybe the explanation is confusing or the examples aren't relevant.
Security Monitoring
Unusual login patterns or rapid-fire requests help us identify potential security threats. This protects your account and our educational resources.
Resource Recommendations
Based on what you've studied, we suggest related materials. If you've been focused on audit preparation, we won't bombard you with unrelated tax content.
Managing Your Browser Settings
You can control tracking through your browser settings. Each browser handles this differently, but the basic concept is the same—you decide what gets stored and what doesn't.
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Open your browser settings menu (usually found in the top-right corner under three dots or lines)
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Look for privacy, security, or cookie settings—the exact wording varies by browser
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Choose whether to block all cookies, third-party only, or create exceptions for specific sites
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Clear existing cookies if you want to start fresh and remove previously stored data
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies or Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Third-Party Services We Use
We embed certain external services that come with their own tracking. Video hosting platforms track playback statistics. Analytics tools measure site performance. Payment processors handle transaction security.
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We've vetted these providers, but you should understand they collect data independently from us. When you watch an embedded video, for example, the hosting platform knows you watched it—not just us.
If you block third-party cookies, some functionality might break. Videos might not load properly. Interactive quizzes could fail. Payment processing might throw errors. That's the trade-off between privacy and convenience.
How Long We Keep This Information
Session Duration
Login credentials and shopping cart contents exist only while you're actively using the site. They vanish when you close your browser or log out.
30 Days
Marketing preferences and content recommendations stick around for a month. This helps us show relevant materials without being creepy about long-term tracking.
12 Months
Course progress and learning achievements stay for a year. If you return after several months, you won't lose track of what you've already completed.
24 Months
Analytical data for site improvement gets stored for two years. This gives us enough historical perspective to spot trends and make informed decisions about content development.
Your Control and Options
You're not locked into our default settings. Beyond browser controls, we provide preference management tools within your account dashboard. You can disable analytics tracking while keeping functional cookies active. You can opt out of marketing cookies but still receive course recommendations based on your enrollment history.
Some features require specific tracking to work. If you disable all cookies, you won't be able to log in or enroll in courses. That's just the reality of how modern websites function. But you can fine-tune which categories you accept.
We respect "Do Not Track" browser signals where technically feasible. However, there's no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals, so implementation varies across different parts of our site.
Questions About Our Tracking Practices?
We get it—privacy policies can be confusing. If something isn't clear or you want specific details about how we handle your data, reach out directly. We're actual people who can explain things in plain language.